Much like Irish Rail, Bus Eireann will be the lifeblood for people looking to return home for Christmas - or get away from the folks.

Despite its troubles this year, Bus Eireann will operate services everyday across the Christmas holiday period - apart from 25 December, when services will be operating standard timetables with some exceptions.

So if you need to travel across the festive period, just take a look at the details we've provided.